Vygotsky's theory about the ZPD means that adults should
A) show infants how to do something new.
B) let babies repeat the same activities until they are well established.
C) see if babies are meeting developmental guidelines.
D) help babies in whatever ways they need to succeed in a new, slightly harder, task than they have tried before.

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Vygotsky's theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) suggests that learning occurs most effectively when a child is helped by a more knowledgeable individual to perform tasks just beyond their current capabilities, indicating that adults should support children in slightly more challenging tasks.

Vygotsky's Theory About the ZPD Means That Adults Should